D&D 5E Tidbit for monster design

[dave2008]

Of course you can, it just isn't my way. I prefer much more free style and I have the experience to know how tough something is without the need of formulas. Even the CRs of the monstrous manual falter way too often.

Just realize your way does not work for a lot of people. I came from 1e where there really no monster creation rules. So I have the background of make first and assign difficulty later, but not everyone has the knowledge base or skill to do that. That is we other methods of monster design become helpful.